Is Paris Burning?

Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he cannot maintain control of the city. After much contemplation Choltitz decides to ignore his orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, along with Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a resistance leader organize his forces.

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo Yvon Morandat

Charles Boyer Doctor Monod

Leslie Caron Françoise Labé

Jean-Pierre Cassel Lt. Henri Karcher

George Chakiris GI in Tank

Bruno Cremer Colonel Rol Tanguy

Claude Dauphin Colonel Lebel

Alain Delon Jacques Chaban-Delmas